This week, Joy and Walker are joined by sugar-free activist Julie Daniluk, a nutritionist, award-winning author, TV host and anti-inflammatory food & lifestyle expert. Julie returns to share with us how damaging sugar is for nearly every system in the body from our hormones, mental health to our skin and how it is at the root of many chronic diseases. She guides us on an approachable path instead, helping us say goodbye to sugar without feeling deprived and shares many sugar substitutes so you can still have your cake and eat it too! In this episode, Julie shares the tools to becoming sugar-free - which is also the title of her latest book.     Episode Highlights: What is a sugar addiction and why do people chase it? How depression, anxiety and more come with sugar addiction The amazing domino effect that comes from cutting sugar  Not going cold turkey with quitting sugar and which alternatives to use Sweeteners to avoid and why The connection between hormones, menopausal symptoms and high blood sugar The benefits of intermittent fasting Cutting off night-time binges & snacking to improve digestive health Understanding what’s on your label: the hidden places you find sugar What is the first move to quit sugar if you want to start now? Julie’s sugar quiz to help you find out how addicted you are to sugar   Resources: Julie Daniluk’'s Website The ‘How Addicted to Sugar Are You’ Quiz Julie’s Free Webinar to Break Free from Sugar Cravings Julie’s latest book: Becoming Sugar-free  Julie Daniluk on Instagram    More about Joyous Health:   Check out our award-winning blog Joyous Health   Check out Joy’s bestselling cookbooks   Sign up for the Joyous Health newsletter   Follow Joyous Health on Instagram   Find Joyous Health on Facebook   Learn more about The Joyous Health Business Program   Check out our full line of Natural & Organic Haircare and Body Care.   Join Joy’s Hair Care Challenge at Natural Hair Care Challenge   Explore Joyous Health Kids at Joyous Health Kids